A former airfield in Dumfries & Galloway is being proposed as a potential site for a new solar energy farm.

The solar farm proposal tabled for the 133-acre Baldoon Airfield site near Wigtown would be capable of generating up to 20 megawatts (MW) of energy per year.

Green Hedge Renewables is heading up the proposal for the site, which borders the Crook of Baldoon RSPB reserve.

The plans would include reseeding the land to allow sheep to graze the site, which would have a 25-year lifespan before being returned to its current state.

Green Hedge Renewables have now submitted an early stage report to Dumfries and Galloway Council outlining the plans.

Project planner Adam Banting said: “Any proposal that is considered viable on this site will be subject to full consultation and liaison with the local community and other stakeholders who may have an interest in this proposal.”

Renewable energy firm BWE Partnership announced in April construction on its proposed 9.5 MW solar energy park at New Mains of Guynd Farm in Arbroath will being by the end of the year.

Scotland is viewed as a viable location for solar energy as the lower intensity of the sunlight is compensated for by longer hours of daylight.